# Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG vs My Hurricane Tracker Pro

The clearest difference is price: Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG at Free against My Hurricane Tracker Pro's $3.99. Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (75K vs 5.8K). My Hurricane Tracker Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG is free to download; My Hurricane Tracker Pro costs $3.99 up front. My Hurricane Tracker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG against 4.8 for My Hurricane Tracker Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG has 75K ratings behind it against 5.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG's written reviews are positive against 86% of My Hurricane Tracker Pro's.

Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG ships an update every 6 weeks, My Hurricane Tracker Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG | My Hurricane Tracker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-tracker-hurricane-wplg/id549890546/reviews)** | [4.8 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-hurricane-tracker-pro/id1020486527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **75K** | 5.8K |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **85.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#66** |
| Size | 122 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WPLG, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756378895) | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) |

## What reviewers say

### Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-tracker-hurricane-wplg/id549890546)

Stay informed about tropical weather with real-time updates and expert analysis. Track hurricanes, view projected paths, and receive severe weather alerts to keep your family safe.

**Highlights:** Projected Hurricane Paths, Interactive Live Storm Tracker, Local Radar, Severe Weather Alerts, Tropical Weather Outlooks, Watches and Warnings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable weather information
- 🚀 Quick and accurate updates
- 💡 Useful for tracking storms globally
- 👍 Essential app for hurricane-prone areas
- 👍 Trusted by long-time users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recent map changes make it harder to track storms
- 🐛 Outdated or delayed information at times
- 🐛 Ads interfering with content
- 🐛 Accessibility issues for blind users

**Reported bugs**

- Overlapping icons on maps
- Inability to rotate or expand maps
- Crashing or freezing on some devices

**Requested features**

- Restore previous map view
- Improve map zoom and centering
- Add more detailed local weather forecasts
- Provide timestamp for data updates


### My Hurricane Tracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-hurricane-tracker-pro/id1020486527)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Track hurricanes, cyclones, and weather warnings with interactive maps, NOAA forecasts, and satellite imagery. Receive push notifications for alerts and storm formations. This ad-free app offers a clean interface with historical storm data and a 7-day outlook.

**Highlights:** Interactive hurricane tracking maps, NOAA forecast map & storm satellite imagery, Historic storm search (from 1851), Push notifications for weather warnings, Radar, satellite, and sea temperature images, 7-day outlook from NHC, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🚀 Accurate and up-to-date information
- 💡 Unique and outstanding design
- 🔍 Comprehensive hurricane tracking features
- 🌎 Global coverage of storms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📱 Missing features on certain devices (e.g. iPad)
- 🗺️ Limited zoom and customization options for maps
- 🔍 Lack of detailed local forecasting

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with tracking storms in the Western Pacific
- Inconsistent data updates and refresh issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to pause/rewind satellite and radar loops
- More customizable alert settings
- Historical storm data and replay functionality
- Widgets for home screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG free?

Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Hurricane Tracker Pro free?

My Hurricane Tracker Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG or My Hurricane Tracker Pro?

Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG is rated higher. Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG averages 4.8 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while My Hurricane Tracker Pro averages 4.8 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG or My Hurricane Tracker Pro have ads?

Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG shows ads; My Hurricane Tracker Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG or My Hurricane Tracker Pro?

Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Hurricane Tracker Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG was updated on November 11, 2026 and My Hurricane Tracker Pro on November 11, 2026.

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